Vtg 1950s Chad Valley Sooty Jointed Teddy Bear Rare 9" Mohair Glass Eyes

🧸 RARE VINTAGE 1950s CHAD VALLEY SOOTY FULLY JOINTED TEDDY BEAR — NOT A PUPPET 🧸 Up for sale is an incredibly rare, highly sought-after piece of mid-century British toy history: an authentic 1950s Chad Valley Sooty fully jointed teddy bear. Unlike the common, mass-produced glove puppets from this era, this is the premium, full-bodied 9-inch independent teddy bear release. Features the signature Hygienic Toys chest registry layout tag identifying its legacy pedigree from the Birmingham, England factory floor. Beautifully styled with the iconic black-plush ears honoring Harry Corbett’s legendary television character, this pristine artifact is constructed with a 5-way disc jointed movement framework allowing the head, arms, and legs to fully rotate and sit independently. Accented beautifully with its original hand-stitched muzzle, genuine dark brown Rexine leatherette paw pads, and striking amber-black glass eyes. An elite, investment-grade piece for serious vintage teddy bear collections! 📐 COLLECTOR METRICS: • Variant Type: Full-Bodied Jointed Teddy Bear (Rare Edition) • Height: Approx. 9 inches (23 cm) tall standing • Labeling: Original sewn-in Hygienic Toys label present on torso • Materials: Gold mohair plush, Rexine pads, wood-wool/excelsior skull stuffing ✨ PROVENANCE & CONDITION REPORT: • Overall Status: Outstanding vintage display condition with beautiful structural integrity. • Mohair: Maintains excellent gold color and strong fiber density wi...